Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Antioch, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Float Patient Care Technician (PCT) for outpatient dialysis care. The PCT provides compassionate, direct care to patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease, working as part of a team that includes nurses, dietitians, social workers, other technicians, and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The position includes paid, extensive training, though training may take place at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic. The role requires floating to clinics throughout the region, including potentially during and after training. Most of the workday is spent providing one-on-one care and safe, comfortable, hygienic dialysis treatment to multiple patients. Duties include monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment; measuring and recording statistics; observing patients; setting up hemodialysis machines; and educating patients about kidney dialysis. The work involves exposure to blood and needles and mixing acid or bicarbonate. The schedule must be flexible to accommodate mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some shifts may exceed 12 hours, and work continues until it is safe for patients. The posting requires prior dialysis experience. Compensation is listed at $25.00–$32.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The position is open for a minimum of three days.

Requirements

Dialysis experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Desire to enter the health care field and care for people in need.
Comfort working around blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Physical and mental ability to work long hours, sometimes 12 or more hours, while on one's feet.
Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

Health care experience is a plus.
BONENT certification.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, one-on-one care and safe, comfortable, hygienic dialysis treatment to multiple patients.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Educate patients about kidney dialysis-related topics.
Work with a cross-functional team of clinicians and under the supervision of an RN.
Float to clinics throughout the region as needed, including during and after training.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) match and retirement plans.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
PTO cash out.
Paid training.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee stock purchase options.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Hospital care plans.
Critical care insurance.
Life and disability insurance.